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' '' ' -- -- i'iVIiV-h m -irmi ir VK T'i' VT.-7 ft - -, -. r- il -. . "1 " . V. sesttleal Imi.1. COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1911. Wnumi x, . 3ER 2,043. FORTY-FIRST YEAR. NUMBER 41. Imirnm. w t A Seven Room Dwelling Barn, 66 foot lot, with good shade on all sides, for $2,600 ASK BECHER, H0CKEN8ERGER & CHAMBERS COLUMBUS MARKETS. 60 Oata Wheat 85 Yellow nml white Corn :1 Mixed Corn 35 HoRB.top $7.i!0to $730 MANY YEARS AGO FileB of the Journal, January lfi, 1878. At one time Friday there were one hundred tennis conntod coming into the city from every direction. It was about, as lively a day as Columbus has seen for a long time. In one of the school districts in this county the pupils carry drinking water from their homes, uome of tliein more than a mile diutunt, and yet th?ro is a well at the sehod house. Five thousand pen-one visited tho Union Pacific headquarters on the 12th at Omaha, to take a view or tho now building of the company. The building' is a magnificent structure, and including ground coat the company not less than one hundred thousand dollars. A. J.Arnold has hit upon a triple rail for railwaj's, which promises to work a revolution in tho expend- or ironing roads, especially where the railfl have to be transported a long distance, Tho weight is only ono third more than the ordinary rail; it is very much stronger, is more readily held to its place, and has three faces which can be used alternate ly. A model was sometime hincc shown to railroad men. who declared it a suc cess if it could Iv rolled, and lately, on submission at the rolling mills, that last doubt was removed. We hope that our friend xl has a good thing Advertised Letters. Following is a list of unclaimed mail matter remaining in the post office at Columbus, Nebraska, for the period end ing January el. 1911: Letters d Arthur, Nelson Burrns, Everett Bardowe, John II. Freney (2), Anthony Heckler (2), Mibs Bertha Holt grue, 1). I. Martindale, J. R. Parker, Miss Mary llorann, Pat Sullivan, Mrs. Pete Shogren. Cards Florence K. Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. tl. II. Dalrymple, Harry Dildeur, Mrs. lUa (Jilhspia, Kate Hickman. Cnr- ley Hickman. Sam Kiken. Mrs. Lacky, Mrs. J.-ifi. A. McCord, J. II Parker, Mrs Hugh Hud. Abe Snliivan. Miss Gertrude Smith. J. M. Smith. Mrs John Snyder. Parties calling for any of the above will please shv, "advertised." Caul Kramer, P. M. Methodist Church Notice. The service on Sunday begius at 11 a. iu., the subject is "Christ's Message iB Service Not Honor." Sunday sehool at noon. Ep worth League at 0:30 p. m. Evening sermon theme at 7:IW) p. in. "Tested and Tried in Life's Duties." Special music at all meetings. Make this your church hom- on Sunday. Cuas. Wayne Kay, Pastor. All the latest shades and styles in WALL PAPER Paper Hanging and Decorating Sign Writing a Specially D. G. KAVANAUGH Good roads, and the building of a per manent road from the north bank of the Platte river to the city of Columbus, were the topics which were thoroughly discussed at the citizens' meeting, Mon day ovening, called by President Frisch holz of the Commercial club. When the good roads representative of the government, J. H. Dodge, was here, he took two samples of the material requir ed for a good road and left them with President Frischholz of the club, and these were on exhibition at the meet ing. The meeting was told of the pre liminary work by Mr. Dodge and his ideas explained. A gentleman from Central City happened to be present and he was asked a number of questions re garding the work of Mr. Dodge at that place. He said that the road was .very satisfactory and that when it was being built those interested in roads in Mer rick, Hamilton and Nance counties were there to witness the work and ask ques tions of the expert, and that daring the construction Mr. Dodge gave them sever al talks on the road building, and that much interest was shown in his work, in fact the good effects of the demonstra tion have been apparent all over the co unty. The meeting was unanimous for accepting the government's offer of as sistance in building the road between the rivers, and a committee of six, con sisting of G. W. Phillips, Sam Gass, jr., Gus G. Becher, jr., G. Frischholz, G. W. Viergatz and R. S. Dickinson, was ap- I pointed to confer with the county board, the city council and the township board of Columbus township, and ask for funds to assist iu the work. The reason for doing this is that the county at large would be benefitted by having n demon stration made that all those interested in roads could observe, and that the township would have a piece of road which would not require the usual amount of attention for mnny years, and tho city would be benefitted by the ad ditional trade thegood road would bring here. The distance of road to be built is estimated at two and one-quarter miles, and the cost at present is put at $1,200 per mile. This, however, may be a trifle more or less, according to the amount of work required to place the material in tho road. And another point bronght before the meeting was the fact that the demand for the government ex perts was so great that it was advisable to put in an application early to insure getting a man during the early part- of the coming summer, when the road will be built. This suggestion will be carri-1 ed out. and a request made at once. The meeting adjourned, subject to the call of the president when a report of the committee to wait on the county and township board and city council will be niude, and at that time arrangements will bo made for what money is needed for the work . Monday morning of this week Will 3chroeder met with an accident that nearly cost him his life He has been working on the new school building at Fullerton, and that morning went to that place to work during the week. He and the contractor had climbed upon the cornice of the building and were forty seven feet from the ground, when some of the eteel work, which was too light, gave way, precipitating them to the ground. It was first reported here that Will's back had been broken by the fall, and he had also suffered a broken arm. This latter proved to be exaggerated, as his injuries were a badly wrenched shoulder ai.d back, and probably inter nal injuries, no bones being broken. His companion, the contractor, had both legs broken by the fall. Relatives from here went to Fullerton in an automobile as soon as word regarding his injury was received and they expected to bring him down on the freight the same evening but this was not done, and he was brought in on the Tuesday noon passen ger. While Will's injuries are not very serious and may lay him up for a long time, hehnu a very fortunate escape from instant death. He is at present at St. Mary's hospital, and the physicians in charge are hopeful that his condition will soon show signs of improvement. An institute meeting will be held next Saturday, January 14, at 150 p. m , at thwY. M. C. A. building in Columbus under the auspiceB of the Colnmbus Corn Growers' association. A program has been prepared, consisting of music and speaking, the two principal address es being by H. C. McCord on "Cement Products on the Farm," and H. A. Clarke on "Good Roads." These are both local speakers and their subjects will be in teresting. This is one of the meetings the association has arranged for the win ter, the second one being held on the second Saturday in February. Besides these two subjects others dealing with topics pertinent to every fanner, will also be giyen consideration. Since its organization the Corn Growers' associa tion has been steadily increasing in mem bership, and while these meetings are given by it, they are anxiouB that those who are not members should feel themselves free to attend, and enroll as members of the association should they so desire. The association desire to hare it understood that the organization is a permanent one, and that next year they expect to conduct a corn show that will be a credit to the association and the territory it covers. Gray's clean sweep sate eon- I tinues until Saturday, Jan. 14. Dr. Naumann. Dentist 13th St. Dr. Morrow, office Lueechen building. Baled hay for sale. Ernst & Brock. Dr. C.A. Allenburger, office in new State Bank building. Dr. L P. Carstenson, Veterinarian, In firmary, 11th and Eummer Ste. Miss Emma Smyers of Monroe was a visitor here Friday between trains. Max Scherrer departed Monday even ing for his home, The Dalles, Oregon. Gray's clean sweep sale con tinues until Saturday, Jan. 14. Emil Schwarz. arrived Monday from Kearney, for a few days visit with home folks. News agents wanted on U. P. R. R. Apply at Barkalow Bros . news stand, U. P. depot, Colnmbus. Neb. Miss Minnie Baier returned to this city last Friday, after a two weeks' visit with her parents at Weeping Water. Mrs. . A. Austin or Omaha was a guest or Mies Mazie Magi 11 the latter part of last week, returning home Snn day. Miss Sadie Fontp, who has for the past several months held a position at Grays dry goods store, has resigned her position, and will leave Monday for her home at Fremont. A. R. McKean who has held a position as ticket agent for the paBt year or more at the Union Pacific depot, will leave today for OmahB, where he will accept a position at the Union Station. Monday of this week Sidney Smith of Humphrey brought his eleven year old daughter Stella to St. Mary's hospital in this city, and Tuesday Dr. Morrow operated on her for appendicitis. The operatiou was successful and the patient is testing good. Platte Aerie ISM, Fraternul Order of Eagles, are arranging for the celebration of the anniversary of the order Thursday evening of this week, in the Mnennerchor hall. Dnring the last year the order has continued to moke a steady growth, and the anniversary will be one of the events of the year. U. A. Clarke and son Bruce returned last Saturday evening from their three weeks' trip to Los Angeles. They, were on the field the day that Hoxsey met his death at the avation meet, and Mr. Clarke Bavs that a heavy wind storm prevailed on that day. He did not wit ness the accident, however. Tuesday evening's cold wave arrived on schedule and while reports from the west indicated that it would equal the one that ushered in the new year, the wind was not as high nor the tempera ture as low as during the former storm. The lowest temperature recorded up to Wednesday morning was 3 below zero, which was cold enough. Tillie Materia filed a complaint in police court, charging Joe Hicks with essault and battery, tho trouble being about some hay. The case was before Judge O'Brien on Monday, and a con tinuance for tan days was taken. On the same day the case of Frieda Bardy shock against Frank Micek, where the complaining witness charges Micek with disturbing the peace, was also up and in this case a continuance was taken for ten days. A year ago the office of register of deeds was created for Platte county, the population being sufficient to entitle it to the additional office. When this step was taken many thought the. new office would not pay expenses for some years, but the business of the year just closed disproves this, as after paying all expen ses of the office, including the salary of the deputy, register of deeds Jerry Carrig turned over to the county the sum of $290.: JO, this being the amount received by tbo office in excess of all expenses. When the annual tounBbip levy was made by Oconee township last spring the general fnnd levy was placed at nine mills, which was seven mills in excess of the amount provided for by law. When Union Pacific railroad paid their taxes, they took acception to this item, and in district court azed for a restraining order against the township to prevent them from collecting this tax. But when the attention of the township board was called to the excessive amount levied, they requested the county board to change the levy to two millB to con form with the law, and this the county board did. And now those who have paid the excessive tax can get a refund from the treasurer of that township. Cold weather and numerous other at tractions in the city, including the Biasell Hose Company's dance, prevented a large attendance at the annual stockholders' meeting of the Columbus base ball club. On account of this the election of a new board of directors was deferred until a later date, and the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the president. The small attendance at the meeting does not indicate that there is any lack of enthusiasm for base ball, as those who are in touch say that prospects were never better. And as the time for get ting ready for the season of 1911 is now at band, the old board of directors are not going to wait until their successors are elected, but will hold a meeting this (Wednesday) evening to outline the campaign for raising funds and other preliminaries. THE EQUITABLE Building, Loan and Savings Association 'r Assets, $265,000.00 Pays 6 per cent interest on full paid stock OFFICE WITH Elliott-Speice-Echols Co. Post Office Block Columbus, Neb. Dr. W. S. Evans, Union Block. Dr. VaUier, Osteopath, Barber bloc. Dr. Matzen, dentist, overNiewobner's. Dr. Chas. II. Campbell, oculist; and aurist, 121f Olive street Dr. W. R. Neumarker. office with Dr O. D. Evans, west side of Park. ii ray's clean sweep sale con tinues until Saturday, Jan. 14. Mrs. Dennie Sullivan and children left Tuesday for Genoa, where they will visit-with friends until Saturday. C. H. Lindberg of Polk, Neb., was in the city Tuesdny, and while here waa a guest at the home of G. M. Hall. E. K. Moran was drunk at the Union Pacific depot Tuesday and chief of police Shack bronght him into police court, where he paid a tine of 41 and costs for his time. Miss Mary Sheehan of this city is one of the employes of the legislature, hav ing been given u position as stenographer and R. L. Rissiter, formerly of this city, but now of Omaha, is custodian of the bill room. City ticket agent A. R. McKean of the Union Pacific has been transferred to the Union station in Omaha, where he will Gil a like position . He goes to that city as soon as a man him here. arrives to relieve The joint installation of the G. A. R., Sons of Veterans and Ladies auxiliary, was held in the Grand Army hall last Saturday evening. After the installa tions were completed, a social time fol lowed and the ladies of the auxiliary served lunch. Representative R. C. Regan was in the city Sunday and Monday, enroute to Lincoln. While here Mr. Began was calling on some of the citizens, getting the opinions on some of the measures that will be brought before the legisla ture at the present session. Thursday, January 20. is the date se lected bv the Colnmbus City band for the second, of their series of dances. The boys will furnish their own music for this dance, the same as the first one, with the exception of using fewer in struments at a time, and all those who attended the first one will no doubt at tend this one, as the dances given by the boys are always enjoyable affairs. Frank Sousehak appropriated two spools of barb wire belonging to the Union Pacific railroad company, and Detective Gorman filed complaint again st him in Police Judge O'Brien's court, charging him with the theft and naming January 7 as the date on which it oc- riiitmI. Sonschak was tin before the police judge Monday, and after hearing the evidence bis honor assessed him $1 and costs amounting to $fi. The value of the stolen wire was placed at 87. Big Cut. We will sell for a limited time, 30 loaves of bread for 5l 00, 7 loaves for 25c 4 loaves for I5tf. Bread checks good for bread onlv. Jone's Steam Bakery. THE BEST is alone eood enough for our custo mers. We have been in this business in Columbus for many years and have learned by experience many points in the coal trade which makes it possible for us to serve you better cheaper and m. ore satisfactory than anybody else. SPECIAL PRICES NOW L. W. WEAVER i SOI HARNESS AND COAL SW-3Ssl5'aBBBBBBBBBeBaw"S) Brace Webb of Cre&ton wis in the city Tuesday oa his way to a sale which he held Wedaesnsy. Will 8ehram who underwent an opera tion for appendicitis at 8t. Marys' hospi tal last week, is rapidly recovering. Mrs. Will Hall, accompanied by her daughter, left last week for their home at Norfolk, after several weeks visit with home folks. Tuesday evening the Bisscll Hose company gave an enjoyable dance at the Orpheus nail, and the receipts of the evening made quite an addition to the treasury. During the last week the Baker Ice company have been harvesting aome very fine ice and will soon have their houses tilled, and judging from the pre sent weather there promises to be a plentiful supply. J. W. Steele, residing west of the city on Route 4, died at his home, Tuesday rooming, aged 80 years. Mr. Susie was born in Wurtemburg, Germany Dec. 7, 1830. He lived there until of age when he came to America in 1851, locating in Pennsylvania. September 6, 1860, he was married at Canton, O., to Snsan Darr, and they celebrated their golden wed ding in September of this year. In 1883 he moved with his family to west of Columbus, which has since been his home. Mr. Sisele has been ailing for some time with droapy, and his condi tion had been growing steadily worse since last fall. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Wm. Moore of Genoa and Mies Emma at home, and one son, Henry, living west of town. Fun eral services will be held Thursday at 1 p. m., from the home, being conducted by a minister of the Church of God, of which the deceased was a member, and burial will be in the Columbus cemetery. Columbus City schools received recog nition for the three exhibits entered by them at the Nebraska Industrial school exhibits, at Lincoln, November 23,24,25,1910. There were sixty-seven classes in the eight divisions, and a total of several thousand exhibits made by the one hundred city schools and also a large number of country schools. The total premiums offered for the exhibits waa $250 and of this amount Columbus received 1850, divided among their three exhibits as follows: General art work, $4.50; domestic art, $3.00; general manual training exhibit, $1.50. While these amounts were not large, still re present a good percentage of the entire amount. And another thing in connec tion with the premiums that speaks as well for the schools is that but three ex hibits were entered and each of these recognized, and also in competition with all the large schools of the state, includ ing Lincoln and Omaha. Columbus schools enjoy a high rank and the awards for these exhibits tend to streng then that position. Card of Thanks. We wish to express our sincere thanks to oar friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness and beautiful floral offer ings during the lsst sickness and burial of our dear mother. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Gaklow. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Winslow. Marriage Licenses. Alexander Tworek, Colnmbus Si Victoria Swontek, Columbus 18 Tbeo. Vanderbeiden, Humphrey 25 Ida M. Hrennig, Humphrey 23 Henry Zuper. Lindsay 22 Dora Zuerlein. Humphrey 21 Joseph Morys, Genoa 22 Valeria Kaipust, Platte Center 20 Route No. 5. Last week people opened the roads and shoveled the snow drifts so the car rier could get over the entire route. There waa a wolf hunt on the route Monday of this week, snd about one hundred and fifty men and boys took part in it. The hunt was started south ot the channel of the Platte and from thereto the blufs. The hunters were not certain, but think that some time dnring the chase theysuceeded is scar - ing mp two or three jack rabbits. The City Council. As a result of the narrow escape from the death of little Hazel Ls&isgwsU at the Platte street crossing of the Union Pacific, two weeks ago, the city council took action regarding a watchman at that crossing, and pissed the following resolution: Whereas. Recent accidents at the point where' the Union Pacific railroad company tracks cross Platte street, with in the limits of said eity of Columbus, constitute public notice that said cross ing is not safe, as contemplated by Sec tion 8, of Chapter XLVI, of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Colnmbus, (1910). therefore, be it Resolved, By the Mayor and City Council of the City of Columbus, that the said crossing of Platte street by the Union Pacific railroad is now in a condi tion to warrant proceedings as contem plated by said section and chapter of said revised ordinances, and said railroad company is hereby notified to forthwith establish a watchman at said crossing, or guard same with some mechanical de vice to be approved by this couacil. Resolved, That the city clerk is here by directed to immediately make service of this resolution, as provided by Section 9, or Chspter XLVI, of the revised ordi nances of the City of Colaaabus (1910). The city council will pay $50 toward defraying the expenses of the delegates from the Colnmbus fire department to the Nebraska Volunteer Firemen's as sociation, which meets in Alliance. A resolution waa introduced, condem ing the Gerrard building, whioh was oc cupied by Mrs. Nugent prior to the fire, and ordering it removed from the fire limits within thirty days. Petitions, authorizing the city council to expend not to exceed .$5,000 for the chemical auto truck, are being circulat ed by members of the fire department. This was turned over to the department by the council and chief Galley ssked to appoint twelve men to circulate the nine petitions, and the following members of the department were named: Emil Knmpf. Chas. Becher, Eilert Mohlman, Albert Rasmnseen. A. J. Mason, A. C. Boone, A. D. Becker, Walter Heuer, Walter Boettcher, Jake Jaworski, H. J. Nickoliczkc. Wm. Held. Po far the boys have not had any trouble securing signers for the petitions, and the necessary majority of the voters will be secured, as everyone realizes that it is lime Columbus should have a chemical engine, so that the losses by water can in a large measure, he prevented . Y. M. C. A. Notes. Mr. McMillan, secretary of Central City, and state secretary J. P. Bailey were in Colnmbus for a short time lat Thursday. The friends of Mr. McMil lan will be interested to know that be has resigned his place at Central City and will leave the work for a time. He goes onto a farm near, Crete, Nebraska. The Men's meeting last Sunday was the largest of the season. The gymna sium was nearly filled and a strong mes sage, delivered by Mr. Wedge, went to the hearts of many men. During bis talk he compared the methods of rescue work with the work of preventitive agencies, suoh as the Young Men's Christian Association. His work on the Bsrbary coast is conducted along the line of interesting men iu gymnastics and then leading them into the christian life. There are a!wnya a number of boys in town who will not be interested in a gymnasium uutil t hey have begun using it, so the association has decided to giv these an opportunity to get into hhm classes without first taking out a mmi bersbip. Beginning next Saturday and continuing for two months Mr. Anderson will conduct a class for non-members between the ages of 12 snd 10. All boys of these sges are urged to be here next Saturday at 3 o'clock for the first class. Following the class work in the gym. instructions in swimming will be given and all the boys taught to awim Route No. 4. Ernest Kuinmer and Jake Maurer went to Bassett, Neb., lsst Thursday to visit relatives. Chas Gossman shipped a car of hogs to South Omaha Tuesday evening, ac companying the shipment. Mr. and MraWm. Moore csme down from Genoa Sunday, called hereby the fatal illness of her father. Mr. Sisale. Margaret ScharrT, who has been spend ing the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Scharff, returned to Bel grade last Saturday, accompanied by her sister Mary. Frank Mintken, who lives on the Boettcher place, is shelling his corn this week and marketing it in Oconee. He recently bought a farm in Custer county and is getting ready to move on to it. Route No. 1. Adolph Reese ot Shelton is visiting his brother, Walter Reese. Fred Cady and Hszel Wendt spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Carrie Rieder. - Farmers "ob the route are taking ad vantage of the good roads and marketing considerable wheat and corn. Miss Tbirza Rieder returned last Thursday from Silver Creek, where she 1 had been visiting friends and relatives the last week. Wanted 'a. Whenever we persuade a man to become a saver of saoacy, we consider ' that we have conferred a benefit upon him and upon the community. We want to interest savers. more Colimlis Statt Bilk Capital f arplu. $86,000.00 The New Board of Supervisors. Tuesday of this week the new hoard of supervisors for Platte county organized forlOil, byre-electing toais Schwarz chairman. The political complexion of the board is the same as before six democrats and one republican, but there are two new members on the board, Fred Dassenbrock, republican, succeed ing John Goetz, democrat, from district No. 1, and Henry Schacher, democrat. succeeding C. A. Peterson, republican, from district No. 3. The sew chairman then named the fol lowing standing committees for the year: Judiciary Henry Schacher, ohairmaa; J. F. Scbure, Daniel Wilson. Roads and Bridges M. E. Clotber, chairman; Adam Smith. Daniel Wilson. Accounts and Expenditures J. F. Schure, chairman; Fred Dsasenbroek, Adam Smith. Claims Fred Dassenbrock, chairman; Henry Schacher, M. E. Clotber. Supplies and Public Property Daniel Wilson, chairman; J. F. Schure. Fred Dassenbrock. County farm Adam Smith, chairman; Henry Schacher, M. E. Clother. Congregational Church. The supreme work is to create pablks sentiment for right and justice. These are the supreme virtues of life. The old Hebrew sage said: "What does the Lord require of thee but to do just!, love mercy and walk humbly with God? The aim of the gospel is to mould pub lic sentiment until the kingdoms of this world shall become the kingdoms of heaven. The man of greatest value to -society not necessarily filling the most conspic uous positions, or earning and spending the most money, but whose influence is the greatest for good. The institution that society can the least sfford to be without is the one that is the most clearly and forcibly turning the eyes of men to better things. This is the reaeon that the church should live in society without excuse. There are mighty forces moulding public sentiment for good, but none have yet surpassed the church. The public press stantls hardly second to any power for go d, yet the majority of editors worship at some church altar or the Sunday. The majority of statesmen, authors, artists, and teachers gain spiritual im pulses and inspiration from the church. The church belongs to the community and no man is doing his full daty who is not a supporter of some oburcb, who hss not some church that he may call "any church." The Congregational churoh presents you a hearty invitation to share their place of worship with them next Sua day. In the morning the subject will be From Water to Wine. Of the even ing the pastor will begin a series of ser mons from the subject Modern Appli cation of Scriptural Conditions William L. Dibble. EXCELLENT PIAMOS are made by Fontp.ix Bros. We sell direct from the factory. With every instrument we give a factory guarantee. Underwear UNION SUITS We have the agency for the famous 111 nnsing Underwear, the best popular priced Union Suits on the market. Prices in men's from $1.50 to $4.50. Prices in boys' from 50c, 75c, $1 and $1.35. Underwear TWO-PIECE SUITS In two piece garments we have a splendid line ready for your in spection and ranging in prise from 60c to $2 50 a garment. Bay early while the sizss are coacplste. GRAY'S A j.